A priceless family heirloom disappears from a locked room. The only clues left are a broken window and a muddy footprint. Who is the thief?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider who had the easiest access to the house.
Answer
The gardener, who could enter the house.
Explanation
The gardener had access to both the house and the garden, making it plausible for them to enter and exit without suspicion.
This is a hard mystery riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is The gardener, who could enter the house..
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